Have you ever read the book “I Don’t Know How She Does it: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother” by Allison Pearson? I have and after reading it, it has quickly become one of my favorite books. The story left me a little empty and sad but what stuck with me the most was […]
20 Quotes To Start The New Year On A Positive Note
A lot went down in 2020. Mashable reminded us in an article they wrote about what happened this year. We lost iconic celebrities. Some celebrities went to prison. Also, we elected a new president. And then there was the big one….CoVID-19. The pandemic changed how we work and travel. It changed how our kids go […]
Need An Escape? Listen To These Podcast Recommendations
I have a confession to make. I am a podcast junkie. Podcasts for me, especially in the pandemic, has served as an escape but also a form of “infotainment.” It has largely replaced listening to music, and honestly, I am not sure how I feel about that. But I digress. My favorite podcasts represent a […]
The Top Secrets To Balancing Career And Family
It can be very difficult for a woman who works to balance a career and family. When work becomes demanding, women in leadership roles have to find a way to remain committed to their career while also making their family a priority above all else. It isn’t enough to hire a nanny to help take […]
For Busy Moms: How To Maintain Your Friendships
If you are a busy mom like me with an intense work schedule and even more intense kid schedules, you have to prioritize. In terms of priority, the “me” items tend to drop off the list first. “I am going to make it to the gym today…but someone needs a ride somewhere, oh well maybe […]
Master Automation And Save Time With This Simple Tool
When you hear the word “automation” what comes to mind? Robots in an assembly line making cars? A server farm? A combine running through a field? Yeah me too. I bet things like laundry, communications to management and car maintenance did not come to mind. Guess what, you can automate those things too and when […]
10 Ways To Avoid Mom Burnout
A lot of working moms find it challenging to be mother and career woman at the same time. I know it can be for me. Your stress level will rise quickly when you have deadlines to keep or phone calls to make. All while your kids are asking for food, rides or anything that pops […]
The 9 Secrets To A Happy Mom Life
Have you ever noticed a happy mom? You know who I’m talking about. The one who seem to be very content and confident in their role as Mother? How about moms (like me) who seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some moms calm, cool, collected and able to keep their sense of humor […]
Time Management Tips For Working Moms
When you arrive at work and you see a stack of papers laying on your desk, you know it’s going to be a long day at the office. You’re multitasking between conference calls and texting the nanny about after school activities. And when you go home, you can’t find those important papers you need to […]
What If We Thanked Water?
This post is a bit off the beaten track for me but it’s something I have been thinking about writing for some time now. You see, my work revolves around water. Mostly technology to take bad stuff out of water, purification and filtration. It’s a perfect job for me really. It feeds a passion for […]
